Courses

Social Sciences Interdiscip

SSCI 16. Introduction to Global Studies

Introduction to a range of topics to enhance literacy for global awareness. Includes
an interdisciplinary approach, concentration on human diversity, and attention to
historic, political, legal, economic, sociological, anthropological, and geographic
issues. Fulfillls lower division requirement for Global Awareness Certificates.

Units: 3

SSCI 110. California Studies

Prerequisites: G.E. Foundation and Breadth Area D. Origins and development of California
as a unique cultural area; relationships over time among geography and natural resources,
human populations and cultures, political institutions, economic pursuits, and land
use practices; distinctive architecture, arts, and literature; and socio-economic
patterns, processes, and trends. G.E. Integration ID.

Units: 3Course Typically Offered: Fall, SpringGE Area: ID

SSCI 150T. Topics in the Social Sciences

Discussion and analysis of current topics in the social sciences with an interdisciplinary
focus and structure. Topics will be rotated.

Units: 1-3Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring

SSCI 150T. Social Science Honors Research Series

This "Research Series" would meet once per week during the semester and feature various
COSS faculty who would share their insights and experiences with research (students
would also be able to use a portion of the class time to share their own research
agendas and pursuits and get feedback from others).

SSCI 185. Internship

Prerequisite: upper-division or graduate standing; permission of instructor. Supervised
work experience in the applied aspects of the social science disciplines. Hours to
be arranged. CR/NC grading only.

Requirements

Secondary Teaching Credential in Social Sciences

The 63-unit Subject Matter Program (SMP) in Social Sciences may be completed while
earning a bachelor's degree in any area of study. Undergraduate students beginning
their SMP should be advised, however, that a bachelor's degree is recommended in economics,
geography, history, or political science for those intending to teach secondary social
studies. These areas of study are recommended because they most closely parallel the
social sciences requirements.

Credential candidates should consult the social science credential adviser as early
in their programs as possible. A detailed list of the teaching credential program
is available from Social Sciences, Room 129A and from Social Sciences, Room 101.